Flydragon, Hi. I'm no expert, but I'm learning, too. I know viburnums are one of the recommended bushes for the fall berries that birds love. :-) Here's info about the viburnum I have. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/shrubs/viburnum_xburkwood-mohawk.htmlA snowball bush is a viburnum opulus. In doing a google-search, I found that there are several varieties. Sounds like this one has great berries!

Hi Lisa. It has been fun to watch!

Aiyana, Ooo, boy! I believe it! :-) We will be traveling to Arizona in April!!

Hi Shady,We've thought about a viburnum for a few years, but just don't know where we'd put it, but they sure do provide beauty all season long! Good to hear the birds like the berries too, because we like to have things that can feed them in the winter months. Funny, but none of them go for the Holly!

Gail, I'm going to look up Blackhaws. :-) It's very dreary here, these days. However, it looks as though Monday and Tuesday will be sunny and a bit warmer (40s), so I may get more raking done, yet! You are sweet. I look forward to Wednesdays. They're busy but great days!!

This is a nice sequence of photos highlighting the lovely colours of this viburnum. I like the soft pink of the spring blossoms, and the dark red of the fall leaves.I have an unknown type of Viburnum planted by a previous owner. Unfortunately it is planted far too close to the house, and is overdue for a removal. Perhaps they didn't picture that a shrub that grows over 8 feet wide should not be planted less than a foot from the house wall.

Northern Shade, Hello! I have really enjoyed noticing the stages of plants these days. I was glad I photographed them. :-)I would imagine it would be impossible to move such a tall shrub that's so close to the house! That's a shame. I know it's difficult for some people to envision the size of a mature plant...

That is a good looking plant for your island. I think I may have called it the wrong name in my comment, when I said I don't have that kind of plant, but I'm not sure what is making me think that. I'm a bit scatterbrained, especially after staying up too late last night.